Missouri Approves Learning A-Z® Foundation Skills Solution for State-Wide Use
July 02 2024 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Award-winning, Science of Reading-aligned
Foundations A-Z® approved as state supplemental program
Learning A-Z, a Cambium Learning Group brand, announced today
that its award-winning literacy solution, Foundations A-Z, has been
approved through the Missouri Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education’s (DESE) Read, Lead, Exceed initiative as an
evidenced-based, supplemental K-5 instructional material.
Rather than taking a "one-size-fits-all" approach, Foundations
A-Z uses the latest research-backed best practices to enable all
teachers of all skill and experience levels to cultivate
foundational reading proficiency among K-5 students.
Foundations A-Z's explicit lesson plans and digitally assignable
student activities align with ongoing Science of Reading (SoR)
research, following a systematic scope and sequence to provide
cumulative instruction. The daily lessons adhere to a gradual
release model, offering built-in digital and printable resources
for whole-class, small-group and independent practice that
reinforce core foundational reading skills.
"Our team at Learning A-Z is dedicated to developing literacy
solutions firmly grounded in SoR and proven instructional
practices," said Aaron Ingold, president of Learning A-Z. "DESE’s
recent approval of Foundations A-Z validates our research-driven
approach and provides educators with additional high-quality
resources to deliver systematic reading instruction. We remain
committed to empowering teachers with effective tools that move the
needle on student literacy and ensure all children have the
opportunity to become proficient, successful readers."
Today’s announcement follows Foundations A-Z receiving the 2024
SIIA CODiE Award for best Science of Reading / Foundational skills
solution and an “All Green” rating from EdReports. This ranking
recognizes curricula that deliver standards-aligned, high-quality
materials that apply research-based best practices for foundational
skills instruction.
Learn more about Foundations A-Z at
literacy.learninga-z.com/foundationsa-z-supplemental.
About Learning A-Z Learning A-Z delivers pre-K–6
solutions that inspire curiosity, ensure comprehension and instill
the joy of learning in elementary students. In 2023, the company’s
award-winning products, which include Reading A-Z® and Raz-Plus®,
were used by more than 15.8 million students and over 821K teachers
in more than 150 countries. Learning A-Z is a Cambium Learning
Group brand. For information, please visit www.learninga-z.com or
find us on Facebook or X.
About Cambium Learning Group Cambium Learning Group is
the education essentials company, providing award-winning education
technology and services for K-12 educators and students. With an
intentional collection of respected global brands, Cambium serves
as a leader, helping millions of educators and students feel more
seen, valued, and supported every day. In everything it does, the
company focuses on the elements that are most essential to the
success of education, delivering simpler, more certain solutions
that make a meaningful difference right now.
To learn more, visit www.cambiumlearning.com or follow Cambium
on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X. The Cambium family of brands
includes: Cambium Assessment, Lexia, Learning A-Z, ExploreLearning,
and Time4Learning.
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